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butcher Arutyun, no family name available. He was always near Ama-
zasp. I saw many other familiar faces unknown by names.
What I also recall from Amazasp’s speech is the following: ”I came
here to exterminate you all and to level your town to the ground, as it
was the case in Shirvan, however I spared you.”
Read to the witness and signed in Arabic characters
Translated by E.Khanbudaghov (certified by a signature)
Signed by A.Khasmammadov, the Commission’s Chairman
Signed by A.Novatski, the member of the Commission
Reference: SARA, f.1061, op.1, d.96, ll.113-114(verso)
Documents on the Devastation of Guba
Witness Testimonies of Residents of the Town of Guba